recipe
August 31, 2023
Creamy Basil Herb Dressing
Creamy basil herb dressing can be all I need during garden harvest season. I dip beans, cucumbers, peppers, and bread in it. adding a burst of flavor Here are some other uses for this garden fresh creamy basil dressing:
Creamy Basil Herb Dressing
Yield:
2 cups
This fresh dressing is perfect with all the seasonal garden produce
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber roughly diced
- 1 Tablespoon small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup basil roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, roughly chopped,
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
Instructions
Blend the ingredients with an immersion blender or a blender
- Green Salads:
- Caprese Salad: Drizzle the creamy basil dressing over a classic Caprese salad made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil
- Pasta Salad: Toss the dressing with cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, olives, and other veggies to create a delicious cold pasta salad.
- Potato Salad: Add a unique twist to traditional potato salad by using the creamy basil dressing instead of the usual mayo-based dressing. It adds a zesty and herby flavor to the dish.
- Grilled Vegetables: drizzle the dressing onto grilled vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers.
- Chicken Salad: Combine shredded or diced cooked chicken with the dressing, and add some chopped vegetables like cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Sandwiches and Wraps: Use the dressing as a spread in sandwiches and wraps. .
- Dip: Serve the dressing as a dipping sauce for fresh vegetables or breadsticks.
- Tarter Sauce: Its creamy texture and herbal notes can be a delightful alternative to mayo heavy traditional tarter sauce
